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Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Zebulon School in Pike County dedicated on November 20, 1955, with open house program led by new principal Marcellus Whitehead. Speaker J. O. Williams addressed society's indebtedness to schools; included local officials and visitors from nearby cities.
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The new elementary school was dedicated and open house was held on Sunday, November 20, 1955, 3:00 p.m. under the new principal, who was recently acquired, Marcellus Whitehead, a graduate of Howard and New York Universities.
The principal speaker for the occasion was J. O. Williams, Itinerant Teacher-Trainer, Fort Valley State College, in the Department of Agriculture. Mr. Williams was accompanied by Mrs. J. O. Williams and other friends. He spoke on the subject, "Indebtedness of Society to the School."
Others on the program were H T. Daniel, Pike County superintendent of schools and all members of the Board of Education of Pike County.
E. D. Engram, assistant principal, presided with the principal, Marcellus Whitehead, introducing the speakers.
Mrs. JoAnn Parks, Jeanes supervisor of Pike and Lamar counties, introduced the out-of-town visitors and guests.
The building was decorated with a vast display of complimentary flowers. Refreshments were served. Visitors from Forsyth, Macon, Jackson, Griffin, Fort Valley, Vienna and several other cities were present.
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Zebulon, Pike County
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Sunday, November 20, 1955, 3:00 P.M.
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school dedicated with program, speakers, and refreshments served; visitors from several cities present.
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The new elementary school was dedicated and open house held under new principal Marcellus Whitehead. Principal speaker J. O. Williams spoke on 'Indebtedness of Society to the School.' Program included H T. Daniel, Board of Education members, with E. D. Engram presiding and Mrs. JoAnn Parks introducing visitors. Building decorated with flowers.